Sunset & Sunrise Today in City of Milford (balance), Connecticut
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in City of Milford (balance): sunrise 6:11 AM, sunset 7:37 PM.
In City of Milford (balance), Connecticut, the sun rises at 6:09 AM and sets at 7:38 PM today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, for a total of 13h 28m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over City of Milford (balance), is at 12:55 PM.
Because City of Milford (balance) is at 41.22° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 32 seconds. This is summer in City of Milford (balance), so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for City of Milford (balance)'s golden hour, about 7:02 PM to 7:57 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:57 PM to 8:08 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in City of Milford (balance) is at 7:37 PM and sunrise at 6:11 AM — about 2m 33s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in City of Milford (balance) drift across the whole year.
It's summer in City of Milford (balance) right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in City of Milford (balance) ranges from as early as 4:22 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:29 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 08m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 11m.
Moon in City of Milford (balance) today
Sunset today: City of Milford (balance) vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Milford (balance) | 6:09 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 28m |
| Milford | 6:09 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 28m |
| Stratford | 6:10 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 28m |
| West Haven | 6:09 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 29m |
| Bridgeport | 6:10 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 28m |
City of Milford (balance) sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 08m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 11m
- Latest sunset 8:29 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:22 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:19 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in City of Milford (balance) (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:19 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 08m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 4:26 PM | 9h 11m |
City of Milford (balance) sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:09 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 28m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:11 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 26m | −2m 33s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:12 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 23m | −2m 34s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:13 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 21m | −2m 34s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:14 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 18m | −2m 35s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:15 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 36s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:16 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 13m | −2m 36s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:17 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 37s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:18 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 38s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:19 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 38s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:20 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 38s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 39s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:22 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 39s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:23 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 40s |
Twilight times in City of Milford (balance) today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:28 AM | 9:19 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:05 AM | 8:43 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:40 AM | 8:08 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:51 AM | 6:46 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:02 PM | 7:57 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in City of Milford (balance) by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 15m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 05m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 16m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 59m |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 56m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 05m |
| August | 5:48 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 20m |
| September | 6:19 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 05m |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 23m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 25m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for City of Milford (balance)
What time is sunset in City of Milford (balance) today?
Sunset in City of Milford (balance), Connecticut is at 7:38 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in City of Milford (balance) today?
Sunrise in City of Milford (balance) is at 6:09 AM today, with 13h 28m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in City of Milford (balance) tomorrow?
Sunrise in City of Milford (balance) tomorrow is at 6:11 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:37 PM.
What time is sunset in City of Milford (balance) tomorrow?
Sunset in City of Milford (balance) tomorrow is at 7:37 PM.
How long is the day in City of Milford (balance) today?
City of Milford (balance) gets 13h 28m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:09 AM and sunset at 7:38 PM.
When is golden hour in City of Milford (balance)?
The evening golden hour in City of Milford (balance) is about 7:02 PM to 7:57 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in City of Milford (balance)?
The evening blue hour in City of Milford (balance) runs from about 7:57 PM to 8:08 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in City of Milford (balance)?
After sunset at 7:38 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in City of Milford (balance) at around 8:08 PM today.
When is solar noon in City of Milford (balance)?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over City of Milford (balance) — is at 12:55 PM today.
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